Tag: ammunition
Hornady’s New 17 Hornet Cartridge.
Hornady has new cartridge based on the .22 Hornet. The .17 Hornet. The 17 Hornet previously only lived as a few varying wildcats such as the .17 Ackley Hornet and a number of slight variations on this. The .17 Hornet will come in one load to start with featuring a 20 grain V-max at 3650fps [...]
Reloading Basics: Brass
Reloading Basics. Let us start with the humble cartridge case, the brass container that holds all the bits together. The case is either new or used; this will affect what we do to it. If new, there are a couple of items to consider before we attempt to load primers, powder and projectiles. Bulk cases [...]
Noslers Varmageddon
We’re all familiar with the high accuracy requirements of varmint hunters. Given that small targets and long ranges are the order of the day, it’s little wonder that varminters require precision ammunition. In the past if you didn’t reload, you would have been extremely limited in your choice of factory ammunition. My old Ruger [...]
Hornady’s .444 Marlin Superformance
Hornady’s release of their Superformance ammunition has given shooters the option of using increased velocity ammo without the cost and hassle of having to hand load. Many shooters only get out once or twice a year and the expense of setting up to re-load is simply not an economical option. Accuracy of today’s premium [...]
Hornady Superformance Varmint Ammunition
Hornady has released its Superformance Varmint ammunition. The Superformance line is said to increase muzzles velocities by 100 to 200fps over standard ammunition. The increase in velocity is obtained by using the company’s advanced-powder technology which boosts the speed while keeping pressure’s at a safe level. Hornady’s V-Max is the projectile of choice which has [...]
Victoria – New Explosives Regulations
So after a public consultation period, the new Explosives Regulations for Victoria came into effect this week. Original proposals impacted firearms owners and gunshops substantially and would have made it impossible for shops to trade and private individuals to keep or move ammunition. The new regulations appear to have taken heed of public comment and are [...]
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